Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

The only way to take control of your future is to double down on quality. Product quality directly impacts the profitability of a company. The cost of poor quality is so closely related to supplier quality and compliance that manufacturers must give the proper attention and resources to the optimization of their upstream partnerships.

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2023

We all know that quality isn’t free. But if you want to pay for it at the lowest possible cost, you build quality in from the beginning. When you identify a quality issue during production, you’ve already invested in that nonconforming product. So why doesn’t everybody do it?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Boeing Acts Swiftly According to reporting from Bloomberg , Boeing CEO David Calhoun immediately cancelled a planned annual senior leadership retreat which was scheduled to begin today, and has since summoned company employees to an all-hands meeting to be webcast on Tuesday from the company’s 737 production facility in Seattle.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

They must know how much of each is available and where it is stored to help providers give high-quality patient care. In return, the entire business can work as one network – aligned and synchronized to meet the same corporate objectives with a focus on harmonizing demand and supply.

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Pivot88

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Success in business, whether it is manufacturing of apparel or footwear or any other product, is directly proportional to quality. Focus on quality usually creates a better brand image and increases success in business. Compliance Paves Way for Quality. Did You Say Hindrance? Pivot88 Has a Solution.

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QAD

AUGUST 3, 2021

QAD’s Stephen Dombroski outlines lessons learned and suggested avenues for improvement in his recent article in Food Safety Tech , “Recent Recalls Emphasize Need for Quality Management Systems in the Food and Beverage Industry.” Supplier quality management. The need for quality management systems couldn’t be more acute.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Whether you’re starting a new line of products from scratch or looking to revamp your shelves, here are five qualities of a reliable supplier to prioritize. Complying with ethical codes shows that the supplier is responsible and committed to meeting the industry’s standards and expectations. The post 5 Qualities of a Reliable Supplier!

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The ISO 9001:2015 standard provides a framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a quality management system that enhances customer satisfaction and drives operational excellence. We are happy to announce BR Williams has been an ISO 9001 Quality Management Certified Company since 2002.

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QAD

AUGUST 31, 2023

This can be time consuming and difficult but being consistent and adhering to agreed processes will save time, ensure quality and deliver required results. At the heart of a QAD project are the Effective On Boarding (EOB) best practice processes, which have been pre-defined and meet industry compliance requirements. How Can QAD Help?

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

BR Williams has been an ISO 9001 Quality Management-certified company since 2002. This prestigious certification attests to our commitment to providing the highest quality products and services at all times. This certification emphasizes a process-based approach to quality management and aims to enhance customer satisfaction.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

A Tale of Two Companies: Different Quality Management Beliefs! While the aerospace industry may employ the same equipment and techniques as other manufacturing operations in producing parts for spacecraft and aircraft, it requires a significantly higher level of quality standards. Having A Quality Assurance Team.

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Quality Management approach to ensure successful commercialization and compliance. An approach to quality management that’s focused on the product record can help teams work more efficiently and ensure successful commercialization and compliance. to share their insights.

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With the growth of the market for high-quality food products, the importance of traceability and origin verification has increased significantly. This highlights the growing importance of traceability in meeting consumer demands and building trust in the food industry.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 5, 2023

Quality and Regulatory Alignment for Audit Readiness Full transcript below: Wendy Levine Welcome to today’s webinar, exploring “Quality and Regulatory Alignment for Audit Readiness.” So, Arena is a cloud-native system that controls product lifecycle as well as your quality processes.

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ProcurePort

JUNE 15, 2022

• The goal of procurement is to keep up with an organization’s emerging product and supply chain needs to meet the business’s end goals. Procurement aims to purchase the highest-quality products at […]. The post What Steps Are Included in the Procurement Process to Ensure Quality?

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2020

And, if you are a medical device company, one of these projects will be a quality management system (QMS) solution to meet the compliance requirements of FDA, EU MDR, and ISO at scale. Importance of Quality Management System Timing Drivers. Determine Your Quality Management System Timing Drivers. What does this mean?

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Executing lean concepts in Pharma, Biopharma and Medical Devices is critical to maintain and improve efficiency, quality, regulatory compliance and productivity. In addition, we continue to witness increasing regulatory constraints and new process quality compliance requirements, for which teams must ensure regulatory and quality compliance.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Scenarios are run, and the low-cost network that best meets customer service objectives is selected. And, this was not because of the number of scenarios, but the initial quality of the data. When completed, these actions are expected to result in an additional 11 million Euros of savings while meeting stringent service level targets.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 23, 2024

When it comes to meeting customer expectations for last-mile delivery, it's not just about speed. Service quality and visibility are equally important, says Jim Waters, vice president of marketing with Frayt.

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OptiProERP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Most manufacturers look to streamline systems, reduce production costs, and increase profitability without sacrificing product quality. Often, the quickest and easiest way to cut costs is by accepting minimum quality levels or reducing employees. Saving on operational costs is one of the biggest goals for manufacturing companies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2020

A Tale of Two Companies: Different Quality Management Beliefs! Quality Management article and permission to publish here provided by HQTS Group at hqts.com. Pre-production inspections can be a good place to start with your quality control strategy. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Requis

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

That’s why the Requis platform now offers high-quality, independently verified carbon credits from initiatives that reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The post Meet Tradewater, Our First Carbon Credit Partner appeared first on Requis.

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IQMS

APRIL 10, 2020

Through proactive business continuity planning, real-time monitoring, and its DELMIAworks manufacturing ERP system, Eldon James is running production 24/7 to meet its medical industry customers’ increased demand in the wake of COVID-19. The post Running 24/7 to Meet Medical Industry Demands appeared first on IQMS Manufacturing Blog.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Compliance and quality are the foundations all great food & beverage manufacturers rely on to create and strengthen trust with their distribution networks and customers. How strong they are at traceability is the cornerstone every one of them rely on to meet compliance requirements and keep excelling at quality.

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QAD

JANUARY 11, 2024

On-time Delivery: The Dependence on Product Quality As manufacturing leaders, envision yourselves not just as producers but as integral parts of your customers’ supply chains. The latter two are generally not options to remaining competitive, which leaves first-time quality as the only real solution.

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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Coaches are a unique element of the Arena customer experience that helps you make better quality products fast. Coaches are the members of your Arena team who help you get the most from your product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management software (QMS) and processes. Coaches collaborate with you to meet your goals.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

This is the second post in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management also known as SQM. In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Quality Metrics by Product.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Getting high-quality, compliant products to market is a long and arduous journey for most manufacturers. Here, we review the three major challenges that impede companies from meeting aggressive launch deliverables and gaining a competitive advantage. 510(k) , premarket approval , CE certification ) can take up to one year.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

If we can draw a comparison between Thanksgiving dinners and procurement, they are essentially an every day example of why supplier quality management is important. A quality fit can help a procurement team create top-line growth and customer satisfaction. The input of a supplier’s quality is indicative of a customer’s satisfaction.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 4, 2024

Starting from the need for a one-off product to be fit for purpose off the production process – this implies a focus on quality to ensure the product(s) are delivered as per design. Typically we see problems such as: They may struggle to meet demand and to deliver on time, resulting in potential lost sales.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 22, 2020

In today’s disruptive manufacturing environment, the need for agility is front and center – whether ramping up production or changing production priorities while still ensuring consistency and quality. One is that manufacturers need to rapidly ramp up production of existing products to meet spikes in demand.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Quality management (QM) ensures products are delivered to a specific quality standard and that processes maintain those standards. Smart machines enable better monitoring of production equipment and real-time reporting in case of quality issues and machine problems. It can also help to reduce costs, rework and scrap.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

I have my own favorite events, each for its specific qualities. Let us know if you would like to schedule a meeting. Industry association events are being held in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Meanwhile, technology providers’ user events are mostly packed into the spring, so plan accordingly. Safe travels!

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 3, 2017

A family-owned tomato products company, Stanislaus Food Products creates superior quality tomato-based food. Providing tomato goods for use in cooking from scratch, to ready-to-serve tomato products, Stanislaus only uses the best and freshest tomatoes, and doesn’t compromise on finished quality.

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Supply Chain Trend

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

THE TRADITIONAL FOCUS ON INFORMATION, NOT DECISIONS In the evolution of IBP, there has been a lot of focus on the sequential planning process, meeting schedule, and planning capability. One would expect a rigorous focus on high quality decision making in IBP. In this blog : A Need for Decision Centricity.

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